The European Student Card, or ESC, is simply the university’s current Student ID card, with the addition of certain elements to identify it as part of the European Student Card initiative.
The ESC is an EU initiative, funded by the EU Commission, and its aim is to ease the mobility of students between Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Europe.
UCC has been part of the European Student Card Project during its initial phase, joining in January 2017.
In UCC, this means the addition of the ESC holographic logo on the bottom right of Student ID cards.
EASTER 2025
Last Day for processing of External Reader Applications is 4.30 pm Thursday 17th April.
Applications will be processed again from Tuesday April 22nd.
You must apply for External Membership of UCC Library using the application form below.
No fee applies for those approved under the European Student Card Scheme.
External readers should note that they accept Library Regulations by becoming members and are subject to the same rules as UCC students and staff. UCC Library External Reader cards are not transferable.
Processing of External Readers Applications can take up to 1 week.
Please note there is no access to:
UCC Library electronic resources
Computer or printing/photocopying/scanning facilities
Bookable spaces such as Group Study Rooms, Study Pods, Digital Scholarship Studio, Library Studio, Podcast Room, etc.
